Ash Wednesday is this week, kicking off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday tends ...

For non-Christians and some types of Christians, the coming season can be confusing. What is Lent? Do I have to give up chocolate, or drinking? Why do people have ashes on their foreheads? For 40 days ...

It's time for the faithful to receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads and begin a 40-day period of repentance, fasting and prayer. This year, Ash Wednesday lands on Wednesday, March ...

Hundreds of believers across the state celebrated Ash Wednesday, a religious day of fasting and prayer that marks the start of the season of Lent for Christians. In Manchester, Father Jason Jalbert ...

The 2025 Easter season is on its way, beginning with the Mardi Gras celebration, followed by Ash Wednesday, Lent, and finally Easter. During Easter, some might celebrate their belief in Jesus Christ's ...

As we observe Ash Wednesday and enter into the Lenten season, it’s important to reflect on our spiritual journey and seek a deeper connection with God. Merciful God, you called us forth from the dust ...

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Many of the faithful across KELOLAND attended Ash Wednesday services to mark the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. The ailing Pope Francis is in the prayers of both Catholics ...

ST. LOUIS — Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the time leading up to Holy Week and Easter Sunday. This year it falls on March 5. Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash ...